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Huh.

[It's a little difficult to record like this since he doesn't exactly have any opposable thumbs right now, but Axel still manages easily enough by punching in the right buttons... with his beak.]

There. Geez...

[Shortly after a face appears in front of the screen... and it appears to be very much bird-like. Another peck before the large bird scoots away, wings spread and tail fanned out awkwardly as he tries his best not to accidentally step on it.]

Well, at least this time around I can actually talk.

[Being a cheetah had been cool for a while, sure, but there's something about this change which excites Axel even more. Puffing up his feathers, he seems to grin at the communicator before he struts and turns a bit to try and get a better look at his tail feathers. Ooh.]

A bit flashy... but I think I can get behind this just fine. I--

[Suddenly as he opens his beak a jet of hot fire leaves his mouth. Startled, Axel scrambles back, falling over so ungracefully onto his back.]

--Ow!

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What, you can't talk?

[Axel tucks his wings in at his sides as he walks closer to him then when he sees the chocobo babies peering over he tilts his head at them.]

's ok, guys. It's me.

[Roxas shakes his head. Sunset is the first of the chicks to come out from behind him to investigate Axel, but the other two are quick to follow.

Roxas looks him over as he approaches, tilting his head this way and that and then giving a whistle of appreciation. You do make a pretty bird, bestie.]

[He suppose that makes sense, since Sunset is the red one. Axel straightens up a little more as the chicks go over to investigate then when they're close enough he just sort of... leans down to nuzzle each one with his beak. Hello, babies, how are you.

That whistle distracts him, however, and Axel glances up, head tilted again.]

What's that supposed to mean?

[Roxas nods towards Axel and repeats the whistle. If you don't get that he's not going to spell it out for you any better.

He then glances around the apartment. The place feels kind of.. smaller than usual. Maybe he's just higher up. Man, chocobos are big birds.]

[Gosh that's embarrassing.

Axel puffs up his feathers a bit then after beating his wings he manages to fly up so he can land atop Roxas' head. He doesn't like being shorter than you hmph.]

Man, if you end up scratching up the carpet, I'm gonna be so mad.

[Woah, woah, bestie, what are you doing up there. ~~You're going to flatten his crest feathers.~~]

Kweh.

[He sounds sort of indignant, maybe. He can totally avoid scratching up the carpet. Look at him stepping very carefully down the hall towards the door. Because not ruining the apartment will be easier if they're not in it.]

[Gah, he's starting to sort of regret going up here when Roxas moves. Axel holds his wings out to try and keep his balance, though he still wobbles side to side, just barely able to not fall off.]

And just where are you going?

[Roxas stops at Axel moving around up there and warks, tilting his head back. Not enough to dislodge him, but hopefully enough to be a hint. Get off, would you? Can't you at least sit on his back?]

[Axel flaps a little more frantically when Roxas moves his head before he falls over, sliding down Roxas' neck and landing unceremoniously onto his back.]

Geez! Ugh, careful.

[he grumbles as he struggles to get back on his feet again. Sorry if his talons pinch at you there, man.]

Edited 2013-09-21 12:39 (UTC)

[Roxas warks again and spreads his wings just a little bit. You can fly, okay. You totally shouldn't be worried about falling.

Refolding his wings, he starts for the door again, the chocobo chicks gathering around him. Are they all going for an outing?]

[Axel stands up just as Roxas starts to head for the door.]

You planning on going out?

[Roxas nods, although as he reaches the door he realizes a problem.

Let him just stop there and stare at the knob.]

Hm?

[Axel looks around Roxas's neck so he can see what the problem is... then it hits him. Ah. This was an issue back when he was a cheetah too. But at least back then Roxas had thumbs.

But no way is he gonna let this stop them. So after quickly fluffing up his feathers Axel flaps his wings to fly over and try to turn the knob with his beak to start.]

Stupid... thing...!

Edited 2013-09-21 13:18 (UTC)

[Roxas starts to lift one foot, and then puts it down again. He could probably gouge a giant hole in the door with those talons, but they're just too big to try to get a hold on the doorknob.

The chocobo chicks gather around the bottom of the door, nudging it with their beaks and looking up at it. This has never been a problem for mommy and daddy before.]

[When he fails to get the door open Axel backs away from it then lands on the floor beside the baby chocobos. Huff! This isn't fair at all.]

Ngh. Well... your beak's bigger. Maybe you can twist the knob instead?

[Roxas makes a skeptical sound, but lowers his head on its neck to grasp at the knob with his beak. He can definitely bite around the whole thing. It slips a little as he starts to turn his head, but he clamps down harder and... ah... it's turning!

He manages to push the door open just before losing his grip on the knob. He makes a triumphant little wark. How about that. The keyblade master was not defeated by a door.]

Aha!

[As the door swings open the chocobo chicks bounce and peep excitedly just before Axel flaps his wings and flies up to meet Roxas eye to eye again.]

Way to go, big guy. ... Huh. Never thought I'd be calling you that for once.

[Roxas gives a wark that sounds a bit like a laugh. It's weird to hear it, but it is kind of fun being the tall one. He leans down to nuzzle the chicks with his beak and picks his way out into the hallway, still being careful not to rip up the floor.]

Don't get a swollen head over it, you.

[Axel purposely beats his wings and flicks his long tail in Roxas' face as he straightens up and starts to head out, the chocobos following beside them all the way.]

Wark!

[Please. He doesn't have your ego, bestie.

Wow, look at them. They're on like a bird family outing.]

Wark to you too, buddy.

[Axel leads the way, spreading his wings and taking to the sky for a bit of soaring before he descends to once again flick his tail in Roxas' face.]

[Roxas jerks his head back a bit from that. Who's being obnoxious now?

Hmm, he guesses they should head for the park. It's a good place to hang out.

Is he going to have to eat greenstuffs all week? What does whatever kind of bird Axel is eat?]

[Axel flies a bit closer to Roxas without whacking him in the face, especially since the chocobo chicks are starting to wark at him for it.]

So, how's the park sound?

[It's like he can read your mind, dude.]

[Roxas gives a cheerful wark and nods his head. That's exactly what he had in mind, bestie.

And he's not going to think too much on mind-reading because they go there a lot with the chocobos. Totally expected that they would think of the same thing, right?]

Edited 2013-09-23 21:36 (UTC)

[Axel turns around so he doesn't go accidentally crashing into something.]

Good. ... Then pick up the pace!

[With that he flaps his wings and takes off, the chocobo chicks chasing after him]

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